Sales of children's books are at an all-time high, yet it is harder for publishers to reach young readers, says the owner of a literary agency that represents more than 200 children's illustrators and writers.
Vicki Willden-Lebrecht, founder of London-based The Bright Group, said funding cuts at schools and libraries has meant there are fewer books than ever on display, making it harder to reach families that do not normally buy books.
"The saddest thing is often there isn't a showroom for books, because of a shortage of space and a lack of funding," she said. "Schools and libraries need higher budgets to acquire more books. Children aren't exposed to enough books. Lack of discovery is probably the biggest challenge in children's publishing."
